Accounting Manager

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks an Accounting Manager to prepare and analyze financial statements, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance, and support technical accounting memos. This role reports to the Director of Accounting and Reporting and collaborates across teams to enhance financial reporting and project advancement.

The position emphasizes managing close processes, reconciliations, journal entries, and interactions with external auditors and tax advisors, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or in process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Manage monthly close including reconciliations, journal entries, and reports.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for complex issues.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and regulations.
• Provide oversight of accounting operations and internal controls.
• Collaborate with site finance and operations teams.
• Manage external auditors and tax provisions/returns.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Manager will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and providing insights on complex accounting issues. This individual will also play a key role in driving technical accounting memos and reporting processes. This position works collaboratively across teams supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions and advancement of our projects and reports to the Director of Accounting and Reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
• Manage the monthly accounting close process including supervision of preparation and review of account reconciliations, preparation and approval of journal entries and monthly accounting reports
• Prepare technical accounting memos, providing guidance on complex accounting issues
• Stay updated on the latest developments in accounting standards and regulations
• Provide oversight into accounting operations, ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, including site finance and operations
• Manage external auditors, quarterly reviews, annual audits for financial and tax reporting
• Manage third party tax advisors in preparation of tax provisions and tax returns
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or in process
• 3+ years of experience in public company audits, 2+ years of experience in industry accounting / reporting role
• 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role preferred
• Big 4 accounting firm experience is highly preferred
• Strong technical accounting experience, including financial statement preparation and technical accounting memos
• Understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented approach
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.